Obituary: Nell PirtleNell Pirtle, age 82, of Russellville, left this earth Wednesday, July 5, 2017, at the Arkansas Hospice River Valley Home with her loved ones by her side. She was born Jan. 20, 1935, in Bluff City to Claudie and Lucille Bever McBride. She was a member of Fifth and Greenwich Church of Christ for over 60 years. She loved baking, party planning and all family gatherings. She was a seamstress and a loving caregiver of her husband. In addition to he...

Obituary: Daisy RobinsonDARDANELLE — Daisy Mae Robinson, age 75, of Greenwood, died Saturday, July 1, 2017, at her family cabin in Greenwood. She was born Jan. 19, 1942, at Ranger, to the late Malcolm Oswell and Rose Effie Garner Keener. She was a Realtor for Rockwood Sales Corp for over 40 years. Daisy loved to travel, going to Bingo, occasional trips to the casino, playing cards with ladies at the Senior Center, shopping with Johnna and her grandkids and collecting...

Obituary: Mary Louise LaneBROWNSVILLE, Tenn. — Mary Louise Turner Lane, went to her heavenly home on July 1, 2017, at the age of 80. A native of Brownsville, Tenn., Mary Lou was born to the late Nathan Edward and Martha Eppes McConnico Turner on Dec. 12, 1936. In 1957, Mary Lou married Roy Houston Lane Jr. They raised three boys, Tripp, Taylor and Eagle, in Memphis, Tenn., before moving back to Mary Lou’s hometown of Brownsville. When Roy retired, he built their dream ...

Obituary: Virginia EvansVirginia Evans, 95, of Russellville, passed away Wednesday, July 5, 2017, at Russellville Nursing and Rehabilitation. The daughter of Albert and Margaret Virginia “Virgie” (Emmert) McCollum, she was born July 29, 1921, in Atkins. She was a member of the Wesley United Methodist Church in Russellville and worked as a hostess with Brangus Feed Lot. She was a member of the United Commercial Travelers and traveled all over the world. She was also a...

Obituary: Danny GillumDANVILLE — Danny Carl Gillum, age 58, of Rover, died Tuesday, July 4, 2017. He was born Oct. 2, 1958, in Enid, Okla., to Harold Eugene and Wilma Louise Parker Gillum. He was an Army veteran, and he was a member of the Jesus Name Pentecostal Church. He was preceded in death by his father, Harold Gillum. Survivors include his mother, Louise Gillum of Rover; children, Dana Brooks of Atkins and Daniel Brooks of Oregon; brothers, John Gillum of Lit...

Obituary: Alice MartinMORRILTON — Alice Jean Martin, 88, died Sunday, June 25, 2017, at Rim Country Health in Payson, Ariz. The daughter of Dewey and Sybil Crowder, she was born Dec. 10, 1928, in Perryville. Upon high school graduation she moved to California where she met Jack Martin, married and raised her family. She spent her working life in telecommunications, first as a telephone operator and later as a union representative. After an early retirement, she ret...

Obituary: Ronald MaxwellRonald Sherman Maxwell, age 75, of Oppelo, died July 1, 2017. He was born July 25, 1941, in Booneville, to Hawley and Armetta Murphy Maxwell. Survivors include his daughter and son-in-law, Ella and Jason B. Long; granddaughters, Eva Lucinda Long and Katherine Ruth Long; and brother and sister-in-law, Hall and Judy Calhoun. Visitation will be from 9:30 a.m. Thursday at the church. The funeral service will be at 10 a.m. Thursday, July 6, 2017, a...

Obituary: Marvin KnucklesMarvin Leon Knuckles, age 74, of Hot Springs, died Friday, June 23, 2017, at Central Arkansas Veterans Hospital. He was born Dec. 25, 1942, at Lamar, to the late Marvin Henry and Goldie Johnson Knuckles. He was a United States Navy Veteran and he loved woodworking and trains. He was preceded in death by his parents and a daughter-in-law, Ruthann Pitts Knuckles. Survivors include his wife, Mary Knuckles; his children, Michael Knuckles and wife ...

Obituary: Pam LeePam Lee, 52, of Russellville, passed away Sunday, July 2, 2017. Pam was born on July 9, 1964, in Hollywood, Calif., to her proud parents, James and Rebecca Tanner Lee currently of Russellville. She was a graduate of Russellville High School, a cosmetologist with Tangles Salon and Spa and a member of the Institute for Integrative Nutrition. Pam was a loving daughter, mother, sister and aunt. She loved nature and all things outdoors, taking in a...

Obituary: Vera Sue RoachVera Sue (Byrum) Roach, age 86, of Russellville, passed away on July 3, 2017, at Arkansas Hospice River Valley Home. She went home to our Lord and to have the best piece of cherry pie ever with her dear husband, Arvil Lee Roach. She was born on Jan. 17, 1931, during the Great Depression to William and Minnie Byrum in Caglesville. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Arvil Lee Roach; five brothers, Coleman, Ellis...

Obituary: Daisy RobinsonDARDANELLE — Daisy Mae Robinson, age 75, of Greenwood, died Saturday, July 1, 2017, at her family cabin in Greenwood. Visitation will be from 1-2 p.m. Saturday at the chapel prior to service. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, July 8, 2017, at Cornwell Chapel in Dardanelle. Burial will be in Earl Ladd Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Dardanelle First Baptist Church. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral ...

Obituary: Vera RoachVera Sue Roach, age 86, of Russellville, died Monday, July 3, 2017, at Arkansas Hospice River Valley Home. She was born on Jan. 17, 1931, in Caglesville, to William Washington and Minnie Bell Roberts Byrum. All services are pending. The full obituary will appear in the future edition of The Courier and be available online at www.shinnfuneral.com

Obituary: Hilliary MillerHilliary Joan Tagart Miller, age 82, of Russellville, beloved mother, grandmother and great-grandmother passed away on July 1, 2017. She was born in Texarkana, Texas, on Oct. 17, 1934, to the late Katie Mable Tagart and the late Harold W. Tagart. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Russellville. She was a school teacher and a Gifted and Talented coordinator for 45 years. Most of her teaching was done in Arkansas including ...

Obituary: Floyd HamptonFloyd Junior Hampton, age 72, of Dover, passed away Sunday, July 2, 2017, at Arkansas Hospice River Valley Home surrounded by his family. He was born on June 29, 1945, in Mount Judea, to George Washington and Annie Jane Dial Hampton. He was a co-owner in Yesterday’s Flea Market and knew no strangers. As a real American picker he was always buying, selling, trading and swapping. On occasion you could find him in Heber Springs trout fishing or o...

Obituary: Earlene WebbEarlene Burris Webb, of Russellville, died Sunday, July 2, 2017, at Legacy Heights Nursing Home in Russellville. The daughter of Earl and Lois Reed Burris, she was born Nov. 3 in Russellville. She was a member of the RHS class of 1944. Earlene and Donald Webb were married on Aug. 7, 1947, in Russellville. She was a Rural Mail Carrier with USPS for 28 years. She was a member of the Russellville Junior Auxiliary, and PEO Sisterhood. She was a me...

Obituary: Jimmy BattlesATKINS — Jimmy D. Battles, 72, of Atkins passed away on Saturday, July 1, 2017, at his home with his family by his side. He was born July 17, 1944, in Enola, Ark., was the son of Homer and Mattie Chance Battles. He was a loving husband, father and grandfather. He was preceded in death by his parents; son, Jimmy Ray Battles; five brothers; one sister. He is survived by his wife, Liz Battles of Atkins; son, Chris Battles and wife Shellie of Pari...

Obituary: John StuddardDARDANELLE — John Clifton Studdard, age 73, of Atkins died Thursday, June 28, 2017, at Arkansas Hospice River Valley Home. He was born Oct. 21, 1943, at Fort Smith, to the late John Wilson Studdard and Erma Thompson. He was preceded in death by his parents, John Wilson Studdard, Erma Thompson; his step-father, Robert Kennedy; step-father, Bob Reed; and one niece, Melanie Rhodes. Survivors include his daughter, Stephanie Chesser and husband Jac...

Obituary: Heath WardDARDANELLE — Jesse Heath Ward Edgell, age 23 of Dardanelle, died Friday, June 30, 2017, at River Valley Medical Center in Dardanelle. He was born June 10, 1994, at Russellville to Arthur Gilbert “Chum” Edgell III and Karen Lea Lievsay Warren. He loved hunting, fishing, all animals and go cart racing. He was preceded in death by his grandmother, Georgia Mae Haney; and his grandfather, Cecil Lievsay. Survivors include his mother, Karen Warren (J...

Obituary: Nicholas PattersonATKINS — Nicholas Isaac Patterson, 28, of Conway passed away Thursday, June 29, 2017, at his home. He was born April 3, 1989, in Danville, son of the late Ronnie Leland and Velma Jane Belt Patterson. He had a love for technology, computer gaming and his family and friends. He is survived by his husband, Chad Ahrens; brother and sister-in-law, Michael Patterson and wife Minty; and two nephews, Korbin Patterson and Kyle Patterson. A memorial vis...

Obituary: Coy GauSPRINGDALE — Coy Gau, 98, passed away at Circle of Life in Springdale on June 29, 2017. She was born Nov. 11, 1918, in Johnson County, to Hiram and Jettie Thomason Robbins. Coy was a senior receptionist for the editorial department at The Denver Post. She enjoyed watching the Denver Broncos and visiting with her military family. She graduated from Dover High School in 1939. She was preceded in death by her parents; three brothers, Vaughn Robbi...